If you ask grad students what their primary concerns are, I’d bet a lot of money that most would list “money” as one of them. Grad school stipends are meager, at best, and most of us have to do some … Read the rest
Making Money in Grad School
Fad Dieting Throughout History
Atkins, Paleo, Keto, Warrior – these are just a few of the diet fads that have taken over in recent memory. The list of celebrity diets is even longer, ranging from eating baby food to loading up on the “cookie … Read the rest
Gas Cost HOW MUCH in the 1920s?!
I always say that my favorite part of teaching was getting random questions from students. Sure, some were a little off the wall, but many more were pretty thought-provoking. Curious students asked questions that I wouldn’t have thought to ask … Read the rest
Reflections on My Last Research Trip
I delayed in starting this post for a while, because honestly, I didn’t really know what I wanted to say. I still don’t, but why delay longer? I’m at a bit of a loss because I recently went on what … Read the rest
6 TIPS TO STAY FIT IN GRAD SCHOOL
“Everyone talks about the Freshman Fifteen, but no one tells you about the Post-Grad Thirty.”
That was a joke I remember telling years ago when I was hanging out with some fellow students. I, like many others, sometimes made healthy … Read the rest
Trying a Historic Workout
Skip to the video by going here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UNrrHrYgMg&feature=youtu.be
I’m fairly into health and fitness. I’m not a gym rat, but I enjoy staying active. Almost every day I run, walk, lift, or ride my bike. I’ve actually found it a … Read the rest